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枕元
makuramoto
Description
「枕元」は、ねているときの、あたまのすぐそばのばしょのことです。
"枕元" refers to the place right beside your head when you are sleeping.
よる、枕元にみずやめがねをおくひとがおおいです。
At night, many people put water or glasses at their "枕元".
Meanings
枕元makuramoto
the area beside one's pillow; bedside
枕元にほんをおいてねます。
I put a book by my pillow and go to sleep.
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Notes
- Etymology
枕 (makura, pillow) + 元 (moto, base/vicinity), literally 'the area at the pillow'.
- Nuance
refers to the spot right by your head while lying down, often where you keep nighttime items.
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